Burglars have stolen Concorde memorabilia from the home of pilot Anthony Meadows, less than a week after his death.
The 84-year-old and his wife Paula, 85, were found dead at the Bucklebury property on Tuesday, April 2, and a murder inquiry was launched.
Their home was ransacked some time between 11pm on Sunday, April 7, and Monday, April 8.
Thieves got into the house in Chapel Row and took a number of items including Concorde memorabilia, Concorde cufflinks and Concorde related items, Get Reading reports.
Mr Meadows was a pilot who had flown the Queen and Princess Diana and took part in the high-speed aircraft's first journey to New York.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Alice Broad of Local Area CID based at Newbury, said: “We are investigating this burglary in which it’s thought a number of items linked to Concorde and Anthony Meadows’s work as a pilot were stolen.
“These items have sentimental value to the family who have recently lost both their mother and father just last week.”
“We are appealing for anyone with information as to the whereabouts of these items.”
“We would ask anyone who may have been offered these items for sale to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.”
“Additionally I would also like to send a direct message to the people to look into their conscience and return the items that hold valuable memories for the family.”
“The family have had to take appropriate measures to remove valuables and memorabilia for safe storage away from the property, the attached property remains occupied and we are offering support and advice in light of this incident.”
“There will also be additional patrols as a result of this incident.”
